Navy Blue Shell - First Test
Wednesday, 24. September 2008, 06:12:15
Slept quite early yesterday. Woke up quite early today. Cleaned the room, Which is a little messy for a room that have only been occupied for 3 days. Taking the dictionary with me, although I won't be able to use it in the morning's test. Academic English Placement Test, The top 10% of us will be entitled the opportunity to take a Oxford and Cambridge Test, Which will lead to another whole new world. Although I really don't know how the O&C test is like, I do know I won't do too bad in the English placement test. After all, I have so many Opera friends behind me and they don't necessarily have 
But really, talking to you lot these years have been very helpful for my English language. I appreciate that guys.
It starts 9:45 today so I guess I still have a few hours to prepare for the first test since I landed in London. Well, technilly. I have the feeling that I have been tested the moment I left my father's embrace in Shanghai, went beyond the Chinese border, rose high above the clouds, into the unknown land where my destiny is yet to be unveiled.
And today, I will be grabbing the corner of the veil tightly in my hands.
Just wait and see!
Went past a small garden yesterday. Forgot its name, but the flowers are quite new to me; I haven't seen the British species of this flower... What's its name in English?...
The leaves are somewhat no less beautiful than the flowers..
Just this garden to the left of the road.
The sun peaked out of the heavy clouds for two minutes yesterday, so I took a picture of him:D
And don't you think the UK police is quite strange to ask Chinese citizens to register with them within 7 days of arrival? The Japanese classmate of mine doesn't need to register... and damn that place is far... 10 underground stations away... and the registration fee...
Well, a rule is a rule, I comply...
But really, talking to you lot these years have been very helpful for my English language. I appreciate that guys.It starts 9:45 today so I guess I still have a few hours to prepare for the first test since I landed in London. Well, technilly. I have the feeling that I have been tested the moment I left my father's embrace in Shanghai, went beyond the Chinese border, rose high above the clouds, into the unknown land where my destiny is yet to be unveiled.
And today, I will be grabbing the corner of the veil tightly in my hands.
Just wait and see!
Went past a small garden yesterday. Forgot its name, but the flowers are quite new to me; I haven't seen the British species of this flower... What's its name in English?...
The leaves are somewhat no less beautiful than the flowers..
Just this garden to the left of the road.
The sun peaked out of the heavy clouds for two minutes yesterday, so I took a picture of him:D
And don't you think the UK police is quite strange to ask Chinese citizens to register with them within 7 days of arrival? The Japanese classmate of mine doesn't need to register... and damn that place is far... 10 underground stations away... and the registration fee...
Well, a rule is a rule, I comply...
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WIDGETIZE
Peter James Batty # 24. September 2008, 16:13
If you're going on the Tube a lot, make sure you get an Oyster card to save money, time and hassle. You probably alreay have one, but just in case
张弛 Sir AzureTimm, Kingdom of Love # 24. September 2008, 17:00
Yeah I just bought one... With 7 pounds in it, I have to top it up again soon... Tube here is EXPENSIVE!~~~ Well, hmm.
Peter James Batty # 25. September 2008, 10:22
The Tube is ok, but when I went on the MTR in Hong Kong it was several steps above what we have here. Much bigger, cheaper, faster, cleaner and cooler. Almost like they had a checklist of things to do better than London or anywhere else.
张弛 Sir AzureTimm, Kingdom of Love # 25. September 2008, 16:38
lokutus_prime # 26. September 2008, 17:53
Even better to get it from one of the many little newsagent-shops
张弛 Sir AzureTimm, Kingdom of Love # 26. September 2008, 18:24
lokutus_prime # 26. September 2008, 22:44
张弛 Sir AzureTimm, Kingdom of Love # 27. September 2008, 05:17
Haven't been to Chinatown of London yet, I bet they must have it there... Today's Saturday, wonder the banks open for new account application today?...
Surviving is simple; Chinese people are known to survive many dire situations with ease; but more than surviving is difficult. Language difference-- no matter how good my English scores are, I am still a foreigner; Culture shock-- Think about the photos:D; Different time zones--I still suffer from time zone difference a little, sleepy early in the night, awake early in the morning. Different way of thinking-- THAT's the problem. I went to the Fresher's Fayre yesterday and Everybody is talking about going to party, everyone is signing up for clubs, everyone is so into socializing that I feel a little out of place. In fact, the girl next door held a big party last night and I felt really strange, some 14 people in a very small room, all drinking and dancing to very loud music... Quite unimabinable before. Ah well, I guess it's a part of being "western". I never socialized this way:D
Still reading the student's handbook. Boring, yet very important, I have to memorize it...
Take care, Loku~~~
Peter James Batty # 1. October 2008, 13:21
The social aspect of university over here can be a bit of an eye-opener, but perservere and don't dismiss the parties. It's an important part of the whole experience and fun to look back on in later years. I've been there and done all that, twice!